Fruitvale Elementary vs Laurel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruitvale Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
Laurel Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students
| Measure | Fruitvale Elementary Oakland, California | Laurel Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5488 of 5,693 | #4730 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49522 of 50,301 | #46604 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 254 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 27.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 28% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 9.7).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 95.7%).
- •Fruitvale Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 27.8).
- •Laurel Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 254.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fruitvale Elementary better than Laurel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Elementary ranks higher (17.0 vs 9.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fruitvale Elementary and Laurel Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruitvale Elementary: 254. Laurel Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruitvale Elementary and Laurel Elementary rank in California?
Fruitvale Elementary is 5488th of 5,693 and Laurel Elementary is 4730th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).